Way Down in North Carolina (1996)

About this title: This collection of traditional mountain tunes allows Mike Seeger and Paul Brown to show off their fine taste in source material as well as their accomplished musicianship on everything from the autoharp to a trump (what's commonly called a Jew's harp). Extensive notes detail the duo's song selections and what each musician played from tune to tune, but the performances aren't as academic as the notes suggest. By staying true to traditional performance styles, Seeger and Brown capture an old-time spirit that remains engaging and enjoyable today. Recommended to fans of Harry Smith's folk music ... read more

Tracks:

1. Wandering Boy
2. I Have No One to Love Me (But the Sailor on the Deep Blue Sea)
3. Down to Tampa
4. The Rout
5. Trader Boatman
6. Green Icy Mountain
7. Cacklin' Hen
8. Make Me a Pallet on the Floor
9. Goodbye, Little Bonnie
10. What'll I Do With the Baby-O?
11. Way Down in North Carolina
12. Rabbit Chase
13. New River Train
14. Tee la Lollee
15. Loving Emma
16. Little Maggie
17. Walking That Pretty Girl Home
18. Cousin Sally Brown
19. Chilly Winds
20. That Girl I Love
21. Let Me Fall

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.